Caroline Mordaunt or The Governess by Mrs Sherwood

Caroline Mordaunt or The Governess by Mrs Sherwood (Mary Martha Butt, Mrs Henry Sherwood (1775-1851)). Published London William Darton and Son, Holborn Hill, First Edition 1835. Baxter’s picture Caroline Mordaunt (CL No 20) within as Frontispiece, see pictures. This image was produced entirely from woodblocks. No ownership writing to the pages of the front cover. Boards leather embossed, stamped with gilt spine lettering, and spine firm, 232 pages. No spotting, and clean throughout. Contents include 14 Chapters. An excellent and very rare copy with all bindings tight. 107mm x 167mm. Considered by some to be the first colour illustrated book for children (Percy Muir).